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GU62 NSO

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,896 mi
Last recorded64,896 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 NSO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 64,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 63,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 63,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to discolour (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens starting to discolour (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens starting to discolour (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one section of high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 62,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,548 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,069 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,191 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 40,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge bold (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge bold (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped/ corroded and scored from brake pad (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,798 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Soul?

Based on 301,582 MOT tests across 24,409 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,647
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
24,409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,057
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,754
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GU62 NSO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 52,463 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Soul fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,057 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU62 NSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Soul typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU62 NSO?

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What year was GU62 NSO registered?

GU62 NSO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is GU62 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 NSO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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